Fragrance comparison

Joy by Dior vs M1

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,635 ratings analysed

Joy by Dior

Dior · 2018

3.404,634 votes

Rank #7,985 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Michael Cinco

4.001 votes

Rank #66,167 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M1 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Joy by Dior
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
M1
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Joy by Dior1/4

M12/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: M1
Value for money: M1
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Joy by Dior

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Joy by DiorDior

M1Michael Cinco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 4,634 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

2%Hate

4,634 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageM1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerM1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

musky69%

rose61%

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

almond69%

amber61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineGrasse RosePeachCassis

Base

White MuskSandalwoodCedarPatchouliBenzoin

Top

CassisBergamotNeroliPeachPearMandarin Orange

Heart

HeliotropePatchouliYlang YlangSandalwoodJasmineRose

Base

Tonka BeanVetiverWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women97

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,985

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2018

Reviews210

Overall rank#66,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoy by DiorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joy by Dior opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange and tangy bergamot, giving off an immediate feeling of fresh morning sunshine. As the sparkling citrus begins to settle, a soft bouquet of dewy Grasse rose and creamy jasmine takes over, rounded out by subtle touches of sweet peach. The dry-down rests on c…

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M1 opens with bright citrus and juicy fruit, then settles into a softer floral heart with rose, jasmine and a creamy heliotrope touch. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, tonka, musk and sandalwood giving it a polished, feminine feel. On paper, this reads like a modern floral gourmand-leaning scent w…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Joy by Dior or M1?

M1 takes 2 of 4 categories. Joy by Dior is rated 3.40/5 from 4,634 votes; M1 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Joy by Dior for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose M1 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Joy by Dior or M1?

They last about the same: Joy by Dior 60/100, M1 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Joy by Dior or M1?

M1 projects furthest (M1 63/100, Joy by Dior 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joy by Dior and M1 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Joy by Dior or M1 better for summer or winter?

M1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joy by Dior and M1?

Joy by Dior has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Grasse Rose, Peach and Cassis, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli. M1 has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, White Musk and Vanilla.